Top Hikes in Cranbrook

High in the wild places of the provincial park nestle several lakes, ponds and tarns.

Climbing the trail to Tanglefoot Lake from the Mause Creek Tarns.

The view in autumn from just above the tarns.

Idlewild Park

Elizabeth Lake at sunset with the reflection of the Steeples Mountains of the BC Rockies

Cranbrook Community Forest Alkali Lake

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Hikers can enjoy diverse trekking through some seriously spectacular settings. Here is just a sample of places to explore near Cranbrook.

Parks & Leisure Trails

• Elizabeth Lake in Cranbrook’s Confederation Park
  Stroll the easy paths while looking at the dozens of bird species. Walking trails meander along the shoreline of the wetlands. 
• Cranbrook Community Forest
  A well-marked park crisscrossed with kilometres of hiking and biking trails that weave between forest, grassland, and three small lakes.
• North Star Rails to Trails
  A converted rail path, paved 28 km trail from Cranbrook to Kimberley. 
• Idlewild Park
  A city park with a lovely walking trail surrounding a small reservoir. 
• Chief Isadore Trail
  A smooth & scenic gravel trail 43 km in length toward Wardner. 

For the Adventurer

• Mause Creek
  One of Cranbrook’s most popular moderate hikes. Alpine tarns surrounded by wildflowers and larches.
• Wycliffe Buttes
  Between Cranbrook and Kimberley and a short hike gets you to viewpoints of the Rockies and Purcell Mountains. 
• Silver Spring Lakes
  Near the small town of Elko, (highway #3) is a scenic hike to three-deep lakes.
• Premier Lake Provincial Park
  A diverse park featuring a large lake for fishing, boating & swimming. Surrounding the park is also a loop hike to three lakes.
• Top of the World Provincial Park
  Well maintained vast wilderness areas and trails into the mountains. The core of the park is Fish Lake. 

Visiting solo & looking for company?
The East Kootenay Back Country Facebook Group is full of hiking enthusiasts and trail tips!

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